Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Guildford! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in West End , Guildford this Winter and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader in our Baby Room, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £30,721.60 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
Feb 10, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Guildford! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in West End , Guildford this Winter and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader in our Baby Room, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £30,721.60 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
Nursery Co Deputy Manager Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Permanent Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640) Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) - Must live within a commutable distance Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a warm, close-knit nursery? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our small, busy nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, values teamwork and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive setting. About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals Contributing to staff development, supervision and training Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments and planning Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets What we are looking for A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above) Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year's experience) Strong understanding of early years principles and child development A caring, calm and professional approach Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families Enhanced DBS required Early childhood education experience: preferred Working hours & pay Permanent role Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience Benefits Additional annual leave Company pension Employee discount Company events Supportive management and a friendly working environment If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Nursery Co Deputy Manager Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Permanent Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640) Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) - Must live within a commutable distance Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a warm, close-knit nursery? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our small, busy nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, values teamwork and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive setting. About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals Contributing to staff development, supervision and training Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments and planning Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets What we are looking for A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above) Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year's experience) Strong understanding of early years principles and child development A caring, calm and professional approach Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families Enhanced DBS required Early childhood education experience: preferred Working hours & pay Permanent role Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience Benefits Additional annual leave Company pension Employee discount Company events Supportive management and a friendly working environment If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Nursery Co Deputy Manager Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Permanent Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640) Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) - Must live within a commutable distance Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a warm, close-knit nursery? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our small, busy nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, values teamwork and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive setting. About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals Contributing to staff development, supervision and training Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments and planning Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets What we are looking for A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above) Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year's experience) Strong understanding of early years principles and child development A caring, calm and professional approach Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families Enhanced DBS required Early childhood education experience: preferred Working hours & pay Permanent role Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience Benefits Additional annual leave Company pension Employee discount Company events Supportive management and a friendly working environment If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Nursery Co Deputy Manager Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Permanent Salary: From £14.25 per hour (FTE: £29,640) Location: Bedale, DL8 (on-site) - Must live within a commutable distance Are you an experienced Early Years professional ready to step into a leadership role within a warm, close-knit nursery? We are looking for a dedicated and passionate Deputy Nursery Manager to support the day-to-day running of our small, busy nursery. Working closely with the Nursery Manager, you'll help lead the team, maintain high standards of care and ensure a safe, nurturing and stimulating environment where children can truly thrive. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, values teamwork and wants to make a genuine difference in a supportive setting. About the role As Deputy Manager, you will support both leadership and practice on the floor. Your responsibilities will include: Supporting the daily operational running of the nursery, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and best practice Assisting in leading, motivating and supporting a small team of childcare professionals Contributing to staff development, supervision and training Building strong, positive relationships with parents and carers through clear communication and engagement Ensuring the nursery environment is safe, clean, welcoming and well organised Monitoring children's progress through observations, assessments and planning Supporting the effective management of resources, supplies and budgets What we are looking for A full and relevant childcare qualification (Level 3 or above) Proven leadership or management experience within a nursery setting (minimum 1 year's experience) Strong understanding of early years principles and child development A caring, calm and professional approach Excellent communication and organisational skills The ability to motivate staff and foster a positive, collaborative team culture A genuine passion for supporting young children and their families Enhanced DBS required Early childhood education experience: preferred Working hours & pay Permanent role Minimum 30 to 40 hours per week Pay from £14.25 per hour, depending on experience Benefits Additional annual leave Company pension Employee discount Company events Supportive management and a friendly working environment If you are ready to take the next step in your early years career and want to work in a nursery where your contribution truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your latest CV. INDHS Equals One is an advertising and recruitment agency working on behalf of our client to promote this vacancy. You may be contacted directly by the employer should they wish to progress your application. Due to the number of applications we receive, we are unable to provide specific feedback if your application is unsuccessful.
Team Leader - Horticulture Do you have the passion and leadership to help plants - and people - thrive? We're looking for a Team Leader to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy production nursery. This is a hands-on opportunity to combine your horticultural knowledge with the chance to inspire and guide a team-ensuring our crops are grown to the highest standards and our customers receive plants of outstanding quality. What you'll be doing: Leading and motivating your team across a variety of nursery tasks - from feeding and maintenance through to picking, packing, and despatch. Monitoring crop health and acting quickly on issues such as pests, diseases, and irrigation needs. Working alongside managers to plan production areas and keep operations running smoothly. Promoting and enforcing safe working practices in line with OH&S standards and nursery protocols. Upholding plant health and biosecurity measures to protect stock, customers, and reputation. Supporting colleagues to develop their skills and fostering a culture of quality, care, and collaboration. What we're looking for: Proven supervisory or leadership experience (horticultural experience is highly desirable). Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. A motivated, approachable leader who can nurture both plants and people. A commitment to quality, safety, plant health, and excellent customer service. Why join us? This is more than just a leadership role-it's an opportunity to: Guide a dedicated team and make a real impact. Grow your own skills in horticulture and team management. Play a central part in the smooth running of a nursery that thrives on collaboration, high standards, plant health, and international trade.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Team Leader - Horticulture Do you have the passion and leadership to help plants - and people - thrive? We're looking for a Team Leader to play a key role in the day-to-day running of our busy production nursery. This is a hands-on opportunity to combine your horticultural knowledge with the chance to inspire and guide a team-ensuring our crops are grown to the highest standards and our customers receive plants of outstanding quality. What you'll be doing: Leading and motivating your team across a variety of nursery tasks - from feeding and maintenance through to picking, packing, and despatch. Monitoring crop health and acting quickly on issues such as pests, diseases, and irrigation needs. Working alongside managers to plan production areas and keep operations running smoothly. Promoting and enforcing safe working practices in line with OH&S standards and nursery protocols. Upholding plant health and biosecurity measures to protect stock, customers, and reputation. Supporting colleagues to develop their skills and fostering a culture of quality, care, and collaboration. What we're looking for: Proven supervisory or leadership experience (horticultural experience is highly desirable). Strong organisational skills with attention to detail. A motivated, approachable leader who can nurture both plants and people. A commitment to quality, safety, plant health, and excellent customer service. Why join us? This is more than just a leadership role-it's an opportunity to: Guide a dedicated team and make a real impact. Grow your own skills in horticulture and team management. Play a central part in the smooth running of a nursery that thrives on collaboration, high standards, plant health, and international trade.
About The Role Join Us as a School Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures! Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact, and community engagement? As a school governor, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community. As a governor you will : Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being. Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you'll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It's a chance to grow both personally and professionally. Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the school's development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils, staff, and families. Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the school's growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters! Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone. Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. While it is advantageous, experience in education is not a necessity, as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role, is open to learning new things and, most importantly, believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools. Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor: Rewarding Experience: Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand. Professional Growth: Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons. Community Integration: Become an integral part of the wider community, fostering connections that go beyond the school gates. As a Governor, you can work with school leaders to make positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and Schools have to offer. About Us At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life-long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. "Inspired to learn, inspired for life" The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. We also value the opportunity to learn more about our Vision and Values here. Next Steps If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact our Office Manager via email to arrange an informal conversation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
About The Role Join Us as a School Governor: Transform Lives and Shape Futures! Are you ready for a fulfilling role that combines challenge, impact, and community engagement? As a school governor, you'll play a pivotal part in shaping the educational landscape in your local community. As a governor you will : Make a Real Difference: Your insights and experiences matter. Use your unique perspective to inform crucial conversations about education and student well-being. Board-Level Skills Development: Step into a board-level environment where you'll hone your leadership, decision-making, and strategic thinking skills. It's a chance to grow both personally and professionally. Community Contribution: Give back to your local community by actively participating in the school's development. Your commitment will directly impact pupils, staff, and families. Support and Challenge: Be the voice that drives positive change. Support the school's growth while constructively challenging it to improve. Your input matters! Diverse Perspectives: We value diversity. Bring your unique experiences and insights to decision-making, ensuring a well-rounded approach that benefits everyone. Governing Boards are skills based and cover a wide variety of areas. While it is advantageous, experience in education is not a necessity, as you will have the opportunity to learn and develop your knowledge base. The most important attributes we are looking for is a Governor who is dedicated and has the time to fulfil the role, is open to learning new things and, most importantly, believes in our vision to transform the life chances of the young people who attend our schools. Other Reasons to Consider Being a Governor: Rewarding Experience: Few roles offer such a sense of fulfilment. Witness the impact of your contributions firsthand. Professional Growth: Develop skills beyond the classroom. Network with like-minded professionals and broaden your horizons. Community Integration: Become an integral part of the wider community, fostering connections that go beyond the school gates. As a Governor, you can work with school leaders to make positive change for the students in your school and ensure they are receiving the best of what the Trust and Schools have to offer. About Us At Furzeham Primary and Nursery School we provide an inclusive secure, nurturing, high quality learning environment which inspires our children to develop life-long learning skills and enables them to achieve the best future outcomes. Our expectations are high; offering excellent quality first teaching and an enriched broad curriculum which engages and excites children to drive their own learning with increasing independence. "Inspired to learn, inspired for life" The Thinking Schools Academy Trust The Thinking Schools Academy Trust is a family of schools consisting of both primary and secondary schools across the South West, South, South East, and East of England. We believe that every young person in our community deserves to have the best opportunities at life regardless of their individual circumstances. We also value the opportunity to learn more about our Vision and Values here. Next Steps If you are interested in working in our school, benefitting from a supportive network of staff across our Trust we would encourage you to apply. Early applications are encouraged, and we reserve the right to close the vacancy if a suitable candidate is found. We strongly encourage any applicants who may be interested in working at our school to contact our Office Manager via email to arrange an informal conversation. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. As per KCSIE we will also undertake online searches for all shortlisted candidates, if you have any questions regarding this process, please email
About The Role The specific roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be agreed following their appointment. To assist the Primary Principal in leading and managing the school by: Contributing to formulating and reviewing the Academy Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the Academy The involvement in the overall leadership and management of the academy and will help to establish a school culture that is both nurturing and rigorous Working closely with the Primary Principal in creating the academy's ethos for teaching and learning including driving high standards and expectations Consistently demonstrating high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils and that the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff is promoted and maintained at all times Key Responsibilities To be an outstanding leader across the Primary To lead, develop and manage a phase or phases within the school ensuring consistency across the year groups To support the Primary Principal and other leaders in setting high standards of teaching and learning across your Phase(s) and to monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on the attainment and progress made by all pupils To contribute to the strategic improvement plan, including monitoring and implementation and updating the academy's self-evaluation To work with the Primary Principal to provide effective organisation and management of the school and seek ways to improve organisational structures and functions based on rigorous self-evaluation To work with the Primary Principal to ensure the academy, people and resources within it are well organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment Outcomes and Activities Teaching and Learning Provide an example of 'excellence' as a leading classroom practitioner and inspire and motivate other staff as well as sharing expertise with others Work with the Primary Principal and other leaders to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning throughout your Phase(s) Be an exemplary Instructional Coach and plan and implement effective mentoring and coaching practices to ensure the needs of all pupils are met Create a climate for learning within teams and support the notion that all teachers are also learners Support developments and initiatives to improve standards in English and Mathematics as well as access to the wider curriculum across the school Produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils Work with teaching staff to develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in student achievement Implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations, including booster classes and Easter school Provide regular feedback for staff in a way that recognises excellent practice and supports their progress against professional and performance appraisal objectives resulting in a tangible impact on pupils learning and achievement Maintain a teaching timetable, modelling outstanding practice in terms of classroom teaching, preparation, marking and assessment Academy Culture Support the academy's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships Help develop a culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement To be active in issues of pupil welfare and support Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required. Other Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development Undertake training to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Primary Principal Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom. Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university. We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide. Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
About The Role The specific roles and responsibilities of the successful applicant will be agreed following their appointment. To assist the Primary Principal in leading and managing the school by: Contributing to formulating and reviewing the Academy Improvement Plan and the aims and objectives of the Academy The involvement in the overall leadership and management of the academy and will help to establish a school culture that is both nurturing and rigorous Working closely with the Primary Principal in creating the academy's ethos for teaching and learning including driving high standards and expectations Consistently demonstrating high standards of personal integrity, loyalty, discretion and professionalism Ensuring the safeguarding of all pupils and that the safety and wellbeing of pupils and staff is promoted and maintained at all times Key Responsibilities To be an outstanding leader across the Primary To lead, develop and manage a phase or phases within the school ensuring consistency across the year groups To support the Primary Principal and other leaders in setting high standards of teaching and learning across your Phase(s) and to monitor the impact of teaching and learning activities on the attainment and progress made by all pupils To contribute to the strategic improvement plan, including monitoring and implementation and updating the academy's self-evaluation To work with the Primary Principal to provide effective organisation and management of the school and seek ways to improve organisational structures and functions based on rigorous self-evaluation To work with the Primary Principal to ensure the academy, people and resources within it are well organised and managed to provide an efficient, effective and safe learning environment Outcomes and Activities Teaching and Learning Provide an example of 'excellence' as a leading classroom practitioner and inspire and motivate other staff as well as sharing expertise with others Work with the Primary Principal and other leaders to sustain high expectations and excellent practice in teaching and learning throughout your Phase(s) Be an exemplary Instructional Coach and plan and implement effective mentoring and coaching practices to ensure the needs of all pupils are met Create a climate for learning within teams and support the notion that all teachers are also learners Support developments and initiatives to improve standards in English and Mathematics as well as access to the wider curriculum across the school Produce/contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual and groups of pupils Work with teaching staff to develop plans and processes for the classroom with measurable results and evaluate those results to make improvements in student achievement Implement and adhere to the academies behaviour management policy, ensuring the health and well-being of pupils is maintained at all times Participate in preparing pupils for external examinations, including booster classes and Easter school Provide regular feedback for staff in a way that recognises excellent practice and supports their progress against professional and performance appraisal objectives resulting in a tangible impact on pupils learning and achievement Maintain a teaching timetable, modelling outstanding practice in terms of classroom teaching, preparation, marking and assessment Academy Culture Support the academy's values and ethos by contributing to the development and implementation of policies, practices and procedures Help create a strong academy community, characterised by consistent, orderly behaviour and caring, respectful relationships Help develop a culture and ethos that is utterly committed to achievement To be active in issues of pupil welfare and support Support and work in collaboration with colleagues and other professional in and beyond the school, covering lessons and providing other support as required. Other Undertake, and when required, deliver or be part of the appraisal system and relevant training and professional development Undertake training to be a Deputy Designated Safeguarding Lead Undertake other various responsibilities as directed by the line manager or Primary Principal Benefits Salaries 2.5% higher than main pay scale. Twice as many training days as standard. Generous pension scheme. Access to Ark rewards - a scheme offering savings from over 3,000 major retailers Interest-free loans - up to £5,000 available for season ticket or to buy a bicycle. Gym discounts - offering up to 40%. Access to Employee Assistance Programme - providing free, confidential counselling, legal advice and a range of different support. Find out more about the benefits of working for Ark at . About Us We are a mixed all-through school that caters for children from nursery age through to sixth form. We have the highest aspirations for all our children to ensure they are prepared for university and inspired to be leaders in their community. We offer our students a first-class education based on high quality teaching and experiences outside of the classroom. Our school was recognised by the Government in its Parliamentary Review as an example of good practice in education and we are ranked in the top 10% of schools nationally. All of our sixth form students received a university offer with 73% of those being a top 3rd university. We pride ourselves on the relationships our staff have with our students, caring for them throughout their education. We also work closely with families to ensure that all our students are committed to learning and develop the character necessary to take advantage of all the opportunities we provide. Visit arkglobe.org/jobs to learn more about us and see our current vacancies. Diversity and inclusion: We aim to build a diverse and inclusive organisation where everyone - staff and students - can do their best work and achieve their full potential. We want to reflect and represent diverse perspectives across our organisation because we know that doing so will make us stronger and more effective. To know more about Ark's diversity and inclusion commitments, please click on this link. Safeguarding statement: Ark is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people in its academies. In order to meet this responsibility, its academies follow a rigorous selection process to discourage and screen out unsuitable applicants. Ark requires all employees to undertake an enhanced DBS check. You are required, before appointment, to disclose any unspent conviction, cautions, reprimands or warnings under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. Non-disclosure may lead to termination of employment. However, disclosure of a criminal background will not necessarily debar you from employment - this will depend upon the nature of the offence(s) and when they occurred. To read more about Ark's safer recruitment process, please click this link. Please note we will be reviewing applications on an on-going basis and this role may close earlier than advertised depending on the level of response. We strongly encourage to submit your application at your earliest convenience.
Nursery Third in charge We are currently looking for a Nursery Third in charge n our lovely little nursery and pre-school in West Byfleet. We value our dedicated and hardworking staff and offer ongoing support and training, great opportunities and supportive welcoming management team. Main duties and responsibilities of the Third in charge: To daily daily managerial duties within the nursery. To support the nursery staff and to ensure that they comply at all times with all policies, procedures and standards, including health and safety, hygiene, inclusion and confidentiality. You will be assisting with leading a team in the preschool room. To lead the planning of safe, creative and appropriate opportunities according to children s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS. To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate meeting the needs of each child, including organising meetings to update and involve parent/carers in their child s learning. Working creatively with children within the EY framework, in order to provide an enabling learning environment for all children. Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. The ideal candidate will: Hold a relevant Early Years qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above. Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ability to mange a team, previous leadership and management experience would be ideal. Ability to set, demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the nursery. Experience of having kept written records of children s achievements including observations. Excellent communications skills. Hours We promote a work life balance working 4 days per week with 1 day off- (40hours per week, working from 8am - 6pm. If you feel like you meet the criteria above, and would like to be considered, then we very much look forward to receiving your application!
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Nursery Third in charge We are currently looking for a Nursery Third in charge n our lovely little nursery and pre-school in West Byfleet. We value our dedicated and hardworking staff and offer ongoing support and training, great opportunities and supportive welcoming management team. Main duties and responsibilities of the Third in charge: To daily daily managerial duties within the nursery. To support the nursery staff and to ensure that they comply at all times with all policies, procedures and standards, including health and safety, hygiene, inclusion and confidentiality. You will be assisting with leading a team in the preschool room. To lead the planning of safe, creative and appropriate opportunities according to children s needs and interests to fulfil the requirements of the EYFS. To develop and maintain good relationships and communication with parents/carers to facilitate meeting the needs of each child, including organising meetings to update and involve parent/carers in their child s learning. Working creatively with children within the EY framework, in order to provide an enabling learning environment for all children. Ensuring all children have equal access to opportunities to learn and develop. The ideal candidate will: Hold a relevant Early Years qualification equivalent to Level 3 or above. Experience of working with the Early Years Foundation Stage. Ability to mange a team, previous leadership and management experience would be ideal. Ability to set, demonstrate and promote good practice in line with the ethos of the nursery. Experience of having kept written records of children s achievements including observations. Excellent communications skills. Hours We promote a work life balance working 4 days per week with 1 day off- (40hours per week, working from 8am - 6pm. If you feel like you meet the criteria above, and would like to be considered, then we very much look forward to receiving your application!
Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our beautiful, well-established nursery. This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years professional looking to progress into a leadership position, with clear career progression opportunities, flexible working hours, and excellent ongoing support. 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply About the Role As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the nursery operates to the highest standards. You will play a key role in inspiring staff, supporting children's development, and building strong relationships with parents. Key Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate stimulating, engaging activities across the nursery Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations Lead, motivate, and manage the staff team, including recruitment and retention Provide daily guidance, training, and professional support to staff Ensure all policies, procedures, and the EYFS curriculum are consistently implemented Support budget management and help maintain high occupancy levels Monitor and report on children's progress and outcomes Assist with staff performance management and appraisals Take full responsibility for nursery operations in the Manager's absence Develop and maintain strong, effective partnerships with parents and carers What We're Looking For CACHE Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years Strong knowledge of EYFS, health & safety legislation, and the Ofsted inspection framework Proven leadership and management skills Previous experience in a supervisory or management role Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills Ability to work to targets and deadlines A strong understanding of equal opportunities, SENCO, and inclusive practice A genuine passion for early childhood education and team development What We Offer Excellent rates of pay Flexible working hours. Clear opportunities for career progression A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment 50% childcare discount Fully funded Card Membership Life Assurance Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team. For more information, please contact us at the office on or send your CV to be considered for this rewarding position.
Feb 09, 2026
Full time
Are you ready to take the next step in your Early Years career? We have an exciting opportunity for a passionate and motivated Deputy Nursery Manager to join our beautiful, well-established nursery. This role is ideal for an experienced Early Years professional looking to progress into a leadership position, with clear career progression opportunities, flexible working hours, and excellent ongoing support. 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply About the Role As Deputy Nursery Manager, you will work closely with the Nursery Manager and wider leadership team to ensure the nursery operates to the highest standards. You will play a key role in inspiring staff, supporting children's development, and building strong relationships with parents. Key Responsibilities Oversee and coordinate stimulating, engaging activities across the nursery Support the Nursery Manager with day-to-day operations Lead, motivate, and manage the staff team, including recruitment and retention Provide daily guidance, training, and professional support to staff Ensure all policies, procedures, and the EYFS curriculum are consistently implemented Support budget management and help maintain high occupancy levels Monitor and report on children's progress and outcomes Assist with staff performance management and appraisals Take full responsibility for nursery operations in the Manager's absence Develop and maintain strong, effective partnerships with parents and carers What We're Looking For CACHE Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Early Years Strong knowledge of EYFS, health & safety legislation, and the Ofsted inspection framework Proven leadership and management skills Previous experience in a supervisory or management role Excellent organisational, communication, and time management skills Ability to work to targets and deadlines A strong understanding of equal opportunities, SENCO, and inclusive practice A genuine passion for early childhood education and team development What We Offer Excellent rates of pay Flexible working hours. Clear opportunities for career progression A supportive, friendly, and professional working environment 50% childcare discount Fully funded Card Membership Life Assurance Christmas On Us - Up to 4 gifted days off during Christmas closedown An extensive range of Health and Wellbeing services through the SPARK APP Structured training, mentoring, and a clear career progression pathway all of which will support your CPD All successful applicants will be required to have an Enhanced DBS carried out. As a specialist Childcare agency, we believe that we can only be as successful as our candidates and employees. That is why we invest 100% in each and every candidate who registers with us and value all the work carried out by our team. For more information, please contact us at the office on or send your CV to be considered for this rewarding position.
Kids Planet Day Nurseries provide the highest standard of nursery care and education across our settings within a unique environment in which children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others. With the ongoing growth of Kids Planet, we are delighted to announce we are looking to grow our Early Years Advisory Team. We are looking for a highly dedicated Early Years Advisor based in and around the South Region, with experience of managing and co-ordinating early years settings, with a proven record of enhancing quality. Our Early Years Advisors, lead and support continuous quality improvement across the Kids Planet group through monitoring and training and are an integral part of our Senior Leadership team. Early Years and Quality are broad terms and so this role is varied, fast paced and covers a wide variety of aspects. The South region will include Bristol, Bath, Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, along with any additional settings we may expand into in the future. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Assessment of quality across all settings within the group Creating and monitoring action plans that will promote continuous improvement, offering creative suggestions and solutions where required to support settings to achieve their full potential offering outstanding childcare Identifying and promoting good practice models Identifying training needs of the teams and supporting our internal training team to deliver in-house training To work collaboratively with the senior management team to enhance the overall curriculum of settings and to be actively involved in supporting new initiatives, as and when necessary To support and lead change within acquisition settings, following the Kids Planet Processes Experience and knowledge required includes: Proven practical experience as a Nursery Manager Proven experience of co-ordinating and managing an early year setting Proven experience of driving and supporting a setting to achieve outstanding outcomes Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years Knowledge of legislation relating to children with Additional Learning Needs. Understanding of partnership working at operational and strategic levels The ideal applicant will: Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education that is recognised in the UK. Have a minimum of 3 years' experience working at a senior level. Have experience of producing accurate and appropriately evidenced reporting against the EYFS and Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework. Possess extensive knowledge of Safeguarding. Be able to demonstrate experience of multi-agency working and leading training. Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle. Multi-site management is desirable. Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second-year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Early Years Advisors: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. The role is field based but will require significant amounts of travel and occasional overnight stays away from home. The role holder is required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business; this will include some evening or weekend work to support improvement, for example, to deliver evening training sessions.
Feb 08, 2026
Full time
Kids Planet Day Nurseries provide the highest standard of nursery care and education across our settings within a unique environment in which children are actively encouraged to explore, learn and interact with others. With the ongoing growth of Kids Planet, we are delighted to announce we are looking to grow our Early Years Advisory Team. We are looking for a highly dedicated Early Years Advisor based in and around the South Region, with experience of managing and co-ordinating early years settings, with a proven record of enhancing quality. Our Early Years Advisors, lead and support continuous quality improvement across the Kids Planet group through monitoring and training and are an integral part of our Senior Leadership team. Early Years and Quality are broad terms and so this role is varied, fast paced and covers a wide variety of aspects. The South region will include Bristol, Bath, Surrey, Kent, West Sussex, along with any additional settings we may expand into in the future. Responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: Assessment of quality across all settings within the group Creating and monitoring action plans that will promote continuous improvement, offering creative suggestions and solutions where required to support settings to achieve their full potential offering outstanding childcare Identifying and promoting good practice models Identifying training needs of the teams and supporting our internal training team to deliver in-house training To work collaboratively with the senior management team to enhance the overall curriculum of settings and to be actively involved in supporting new initiatives, as and when necessary To support and lead change within acquisition settings, following the Kids Planet Processes Experience and knowledge required includes: Proven practical experience as a Nursery Manager Proven experience of co-ordinating and managing an early year setting Proven experience of driving and supporting a setting to achieve outstanding outcomes Extensive knowledge of legislation relating to Early Years Knowledge of legislation relating to children with Additional Learning Needs. Understanding of partnership working at operational and strategic levels The ideal applicant will: Hold at least a Level 3 qualification in Early Years Education that is recognised in the UK. Have a minimum of 3 years' experience working at a senior level. Have experience of producing accurate and appropriately evidenced reporting against the EYFS and Ofsted Early Years Inspection Framework. Possess extensive knowledge of Safeguarding. Be able to demonstrate experience of multi-agency working and leading training. Full, clean driving licence and use of a vehicle. Multi-site management is desirable. Why Kids Planet? Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second-year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Early Years Advisors: Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. The role is field based but will require significant amounts of travel and occasional overnight stays away from home. The role holder is required to work flexibly to meet the needs of the business; this will include some evening or weekend work to support improvement, for example, to deliver evening training sessions.
General Manager - Eccentric British Pub - Craft Ale - Cocktails - Live-in Available - Shoreditch The Commercial Tavern is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian pub with rustic interior and eccentric décor in one of East London's most loved and trendy venues - Spitalfields, Shoreditch. This quirky yet vintage classic London pub serves the very best in rotating craft beers and world class cocktails, the go-to pub in Shoreditch for after-work drinks in the city. The Role As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For Put your heart on your sleeve: take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the ego at the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £50,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Live-in accommodation on site Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme: earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Ready to lead a standout, eccentric and buzzing drink led venue in the city? If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for creating a memorable venue, we'd love to meet you.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
General Manager - Eccentric British Pub - Craft Ale - Cocktails - Live-in Available - Shoreditch The Commercial Tavern is a beautiful Grade II listed Victorian pub with rustic interior and eccentric décor in one of East London's most loved and trendy venues - Spitalfields, Shoreditch. This quirky yet vintage classic London pub serves the very best in rotating craft beers and world class cocktails, the go-to pub in Shoreditch for after-work drinks in the city. The Role As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For Put your heart on your sleeve: take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the ego at the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £50,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Live-in accommodation on site Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme: earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Ready to lead a standout, eccentric and buzzing drink led venue in the city? If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for creating a memorable venue, we'd love to meet you.
Are you a talented and experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new role? We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to join a lovely nursery in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Person Specification: NNEB, Cache, NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of motivating teams and developing practice Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsib click apply for full job details
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Are you a talented and experienced Deputy Manager looking for a new role? We have an excellent opportunity for a dedicated individual to join a lovely nursery in Oxford, Oxfordshire. Person Specification: NNEB, Cache, NVQ level 3 Childcare qualification Experience of motivating teams and developing practice Basic Food Hygiene Certificate (Desirable) Paediatric First Aid (Desirable) Some of the responsib click apply for full job details
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Morden, rated Good by Ofsted, is located at 2-4 Martin Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5AH, and accommodates 115 children. As part of the Busy Bees childcare group, we provide early years education and care for children from birth to age 4. Our nursery operates with a dedicated team of 34 staff members, most of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications, ensuring high-quality care and education. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, operating year-round. Conveniently situated within walking distance of Morden Underground Station and South Merton Train Station, our nursery is easily accessible for families in the surrounding area. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenience during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees Morden, rated Good by Ofsted, is located at 2-4 Martin Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5AH, and accommodates 115 children. As part of the Busy Bees childcare group, we provide early years education and care for children from birth to age 4. Our nursery operates with a dedicated team of 34 staff members, most of whom hold relevant childcare qualifications, ensuring high-quality care and education. We are open Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 6 PM, operating year-round. Conveniently situated within walking distance of Morden Underground Station and South Merton Train Station, our nursery is easily accessible for families in the surrounding area. Additionally, we offer free parking for staff, ensuring convenience during drop-offs and collections. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities Lead the planning and execution of age-appropriate activities and curriculum in your room. Create a safe, stimulating, and inclusive learning environment for children. Foster a high-performing team through supportive leadership and collaboration. Oversee the development and wellbeing of children, ensuring their progress is tracked and communicated with parents. Take on the role of Key Person, ensuring the holistic development and personal care needs of a group of children. Ensure health and safety standards are met, maintaining a clean and secure environment. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory experience an advantage ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager or Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Passionate about fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families. Make a positive impact on young learners-apply now!
General Manager - Community focussed Modern British Pub - Quality - Balham Only a stone's throw from Balham Station, situated just off the hustle and bustle of Balham High Road, Balham Bowls Club is a delightfully nostalgic social club and restaurant. A community hot spot for socialising with loved ones, friends, family, neighbours. Enjoy a variety of the best British classics, our chefs pride themselves on sourcing quality seasonal produce while our friendly and engaging team encourage you to pull up a chair, unwind and have a gander at the Bowls Club memorabilia from days gone by. The Role: As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For: Put your heart on your sleeve:take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the egoat the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deepknowledge of premium gastropubfood & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flairand a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £60,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Live-in accommodation on site Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Free meals during shifts Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme:earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Ready to lead a standout, community led and quality-focused venue in Balham? If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we'd love to meet you.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
General Manager - Community focussed Modern British Pub - Quality - Balham Only a stone's throw from Balham Station, situated just off the hustle and bustle of Balham High Road, Balham Bowls Club is a delightfully nostalgic social club and restaurant. A community hot spot for socialising with loved ones, friends, family, neighbours. Enjoy a variety of the best British classics, our chefs pride themselves on sourcing quality seasonal produce while our friendly and engaging team encourage you to pull up a chair, unwind and have a gander at the Bowls Club memorabilia from days gone by. The Role: As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For: Put your heart on your sleeve:take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the egoat the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deepknowledge of premium gastropubfood & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flairand a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £60,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Live-in accommodation on site Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Free meals during shifts Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme:earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies Ready to lead a standout, community led and quality-focused venue in Balham? If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we'd love to meet you.
General Manager - Community Focused - Modern British Pub - East London The Duke of York in Haggerston is a friendly local steeped in history. As the birth place of one of the UK's best known beers this place is a destination for craft beer lovers. We are looking for a GM who knows East London like the back of their hand and has their finger on the pulse of all that's great about this vibrant area. You should be a pillar of this community and know all that's great about this little corner of London. Whether you're an experienced GM or an AM ready for that first step into a GM role this fantastic pub could be the right move for you. The Role: As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For: Put your heart on your sleeve:take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the ego at the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £45,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Free meals during shifts Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme:earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we'd love to meet you.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
General Manager - Community Focused - Modern British Pub - East London The Duke of York in Haggerston is a friendly local steeped in history. As the birth place of one of the UK's best known beers this place is a destination for craft beer lovers. We are looking for a GM who knows East London like the back of their hand and has their finger on the pulse of all that's great about this vibrant area. You should be a pillar of this community and know all that's great about this little corner of London. Whether you're an experienced GM or an AM ready for that first step into a GM role this fantastic pub could be the right move for you. The Role: As General Manager, you will own every facet of the venue's performance. You'll be empowered to run the site as if it were your own business, with commercial acumen and fearless leadership. Lead, train, and inspire a team to consistently deliver exceptional guest experiences. Create a buzz of vibrant energy, warmth, and fun for guests and staff alike. You'll also have the chance to train, develop, and progress your career as the company continues to grow. What we're Looking For: Put your heart on your sleeve:take ownership, be bold, and run the business as if it's your own Stay cool under pressure-calm, composed, and unflappable Drop the ego at the door and get things done Minimum 2 years' experience as a General Manager Deep knowledge of premium gastropub food & drink businesses Experience running high volume sites is beneficial Strong communication and organisational skills; approachable leadership Superb customer and floor service skills Solid financials, operations, and customer-satisfaction know-how Entrepreneurial flair and a genuine passion for people development Love to train, mentor, and grow a high-performing team Personal License holder is a plus What's In It For You Competitive salary up to £45,000 (plus generous Bonus and Super Bonus schemes you can influence) Comprehensive training and ongoing development to accelerate your career Clear path for progression with regular openings and opportunities to step up Employee discounts across all our pubs, bars and restaurants Strategic autonomy: make meaningful decisions, own your results, be fearless Continuous team trips, management incentives, and socials in a warm, family-like culture 28 days' holiday Free meals during shifts Employee Assistance Programme via Licence Trade Charity Lucrative referral scheme:earn up to £1,000 per successful referral Birthday day off on us Cycle-to-work scheme Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption pay Workplace nursery benefit Length-of-service recognition rewards Join a reputable company who's growing and been recognised in the Sunday Times Top 100 Companies If you're bold, people-centric, and commercial with a passion for exceptional food and drink, we'd love to meet you.
Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Guildford! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in West End , Guildford this Winter and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader in our Baby Room, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £30,721.60 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: We're Opening a Brand-New Busy Bees Nursery in West End, Guildford! Be Part of Something Amazing! We're opening a brand-new Busy Bees nursery in West End , Guildford this Winter and this is YOUR chance to be part of something truly special! 110 little learners will soon be exploring, laughing, and growing-and we need a passionate Room Leader in our Baby Room, joining us in giving our children the best start in life! This is your chance to be part of something fresh, exciting, and built from the ground up! Be a founding team member, help shape the nursery culture, and create an environment where children and staff thrive together. WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING WITH US AS A ROOM LEADER Exclusive Busy Bees Benefits Competitive pay - £30,721.60 Career progression - Grow with us through training & development! Birthday off - Yes, really. Take the day to celebrate YOU! 50% childcare discount - Because family comes first! Up to 28 days holiday - Including bank holidays! Menopause support - Through Peppy, helping you through life's milestones! Wellbeing perks - Access to Hive, our fantastic wellbeing & retail discount hub! Cycle to Work scheme - A healthy commute, a happier you! Pension & financial perks - Easy access to workplace pension & Salary Finance support! Travel opportunities - Work with childcare professionals across the world! Enhanced family leave & return-to-work bonus - Because balance matters! Employee Assistance Programme & Mental Health First Aiders - We've got your back! PLUS: You'll get exclusive access to Hive , our Benefits & Wellbeing platform -filled with retail discounts, a Wellbeing Hub supporting your physical & mental health, a Celebrating You section recognising our valued team members, and a Grow with Us area packed with development opportunities and training. Role Responsibilities: WHAT YOU'LL DO AS A ROOM LEADER Create engaging, exciting learning experiences for children Lead & inspire your nursery team with enthusiasm & creativity Support children's development & maintain positive relationships with families Plan fun, educational activities to spark curiosity & growth Ensure the highest standards of health, safety, and hygiene Required Qualifications: ARE YOU OUR PERFECT ROOM LEADER? We're searching for dynamic, passionate, and skilled childcare professionals to join our team . Do you have ? Level 3 qualification or above in early years education Experience in an early years setting , with supervisory experience an advantage-ideally as a Nursery Room Leader, Nursery Room Manager, or Nursery Practitioner Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills to inspire and support your team A passion for fostering children's development and creating positive relationships with families ABOUT US Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group , with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and even more overseas! We're all about giving every child the best start in life and ensuring our team feels valued, heard, and supported every step of the way! As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our Bee Curious curriculum , designed to nurture wonder, creativity, and confidence in young learners! Our Charitable Commitment - Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need , we fundraise, create community events, and help support children across the UK . This is YOUR chance to be part of something exciting, rewarding, and career-changing. APPLY NOW and start your next adventure with Busy Bees!
Family First Nursery Group
Shipston-on-stour, Warwickshire
Nursery Manager - Greenfields Nursery School Salary - £37,500 per annum 40 hours per week Greenfields Nursery & School in Shipston-on-Stour is an Outstanding setting (Ofsted, July 2022), and we're looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our team. We provide full- and part-time care for children aged 9 months to 5 years, with dedicated Key Workers ensuring every child's learning and care is tailored to their needs. With a strong focus on outdoor play, children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive every day. If you're passionate about early years and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Quarterly bonus earn an extra £3000 per annum! Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's as well as access to wider discount. Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Key Responsibilities: Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all. Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery. Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery. Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification Essential: Over 1 year experience in Early Years Essential: Strong knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements Essential: Over 1 year of management experience Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children's lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Greenfields Nursery & School part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Nursery Manager - Greenfields Nursery School Salary - £37,500 per annum 40 hours per week Greenfields Nursery & School in Shipston-on-Stour is an Outstanding setting (Ofsted, July 2022), and we're looking for an inspiring Nursery Manager to lead our team. We provide full- and part-time care for children aged 9 months to 5 years, with dedicated Key Workers ensuring every child's learning and care is tailored to their needs. With a strong focus on outdoor play, children are encouraged to explore, grow, and thrive every day. If you're passionate about early years and ready to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you! Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Quarterly bonus earn an extra £3000 per annum! Annual Leave: Starting at 27 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Referral Programme: Refer a friend and earn up to £750 Employee Childcare Discounts: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's as well as access to wider discount. Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available Personal & Professional Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Terms and conditions apply. Some benefits are discretionary and may be subject to change. Key Responsibilities: Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met throughout the nursery. Ensure that company policies and procedures are embedded, applied, and adhered to by all. Facilitate inspections by regulatory bodies and implement any recommendations. Embed effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff. Ensure that all children receive stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources which are appropriate to their age and stage of development. Promote a culture of self-evaluation and reflective practice throughout the nursery. Manage any complaints or concerns raised in a thorough and timely manner and inform senior management. Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file. Participate in all activities related to nursery publications, advertising, public relations, the web site, and other marketing activities designed to promote the nursery. Promote positive relations with an approachable manner and time to listen to your team. Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Requirements: Essential: Full and relevant Level 3 Childcare qualification Essential: Over 1 year experience in Early Years Essential: Strong knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements Essential: Over 1 year of management experience Desirable: Level 5 qualification in Childcare and/or Management and Leadership Desirable: Experience of successfully passing an Ofsted inspection at a Good or Outstanding level Take the next step and explore a role that makes a positive impact on children's lives. Apply today and let our friendly recruitment team support you every step of the way. We can't wait to welcome you to the Family First community! We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Greenfields Nursery & School part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Pudsey as a Nursery Manager! We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Pudsey? Close to the local village Good transport links Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Nursery Manager: An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager: By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Pudsey. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
What if your next job meant more than just work, what if it meant shaping futures, every day? Kids Planet is a proud family-run business, we do things with heart and we're passionate about giving every child the best possible start. No two settings are the same, but all of them are built around our shared values: care, curiosity, and a genuine love for early years. Join Kids Planet Pudsey as a Nursery Manager! We're now looking for a Nursery Manager to join our team, someone who's ready to get stuck in, spark imaginations, and help children thrive. Why Kids Planet Pudsey? Close to the local village Good transport links Great Place to Work Certified 2025/26 Ranked UK Best Workplaces for Women 2025 Crowned NMT's Large Nursery Group of the Year, for the second year running 80% Childcare Discount - T&Cs apply What we'll offer our Nursery Manager: An exclusive Nursery Manager Bonus Scheme to reward your leadership and impact. Life Insurance cover and access to a health plan. Free breakfast, lunch, and healthy snacks to fuel your day! Accredited training through our awesome KP Academy and bespoke training platform. Enhanced leave for maternity, paternity, fertility, and adoption because family matters. Wellbeing goodies, staff rewards, and fun events all year round. Long service awards to celebrate your commitment. Take the day off on your birthday, it's all about you! Competitive salary, pension plan and enhanced holiday allowance. Friendly central support team always on hand to help. How you'll make a difference as a Nursery Manager: By managing the day-to-day running of the nursery, ensuring the delivery of high-quality care and education in line with the EYFS, Ofsted requirements, and the nursery's policies and procedures. Through leading, mentoring, and supporting the nursery team, promoting a positive, collaborative, and professional culture while ensuring staff development and performance are maintained to a high standard. By building and maintaining strong, trusting relationships with families and external agencies, supporting each child's development and wellbeing, and ensuring the nursery is always prepared for Ofsted inspections. What a Nursery Manager needs: Must be at least Level 3 qualified in a UK recognised early years qualification. Excellent understanding of EYFS. Extensive knowledge of safeguarding children. Senior leadership experience within a nursery setting. In line with legal regulations, you must hold a GCSE (or equivalent) in Maths or gain it within 2 years of starting. Sound like the place for you? Apply today to join Kids Planet Pudsey. We are unable to offer any kind of visa sponsorship for this role. We embrace everyone. Our goal is to create a truly inclusive culture and diverse workforce. We break down barriers so you can be your authentic self and flourish! Kids Planet is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the well-being of children and young people. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. We expect all staff and volunteers to uphold this commitment, and safeguarding training is a fundamental part of every role. All colleagues are required to complete regular training to ensure they understand and fulfil their responsibilities. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate is mandatory for all positions, and this role will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our safeguarding duties.
Cancer and Core Clinical Services Division We are recruiting for Consultants in Radiology who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and have the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. One of your referees should be the Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer of your most recent NHS employer (or their nominated deputy), or equivalent for applicants from outside of the NHS. For applicants from outside of the NHS, referees to validate a period of three consecutive years of employment. For internal candidates, your referees should be your Clinical Director and Clinical Lead. For applicants who are still in a training post, or have completed training within the past year and have not worked in a non-training NHS role since then, a reference from EACH of your two most recent Educational Supervisors. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for Interventional Radiologist post. The appointees will be required to contribute to the general workload of the Interventional Radiology department. The posts are whole time 10 PA and the appointees will be expected to participate in the Interventional Radiology on-call rota, one week in 5. Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce; we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under-represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce. All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Job responsibilities The department has a diverse workforce of over 100 qualified Radiographers and actively encourages role extension with Reporting Radiographers in place in Plain Film, CT, Breast and MRI. Plain film offer Hot Reporting to ED for all axial and appendicular imaging. Our Interventional Radiology Department serves both inpatients and outpatients referred from all specialities throughout MMH, as well as providing IR support to neighbouring Trusts. The IR department is a spoke centre to the Vascular Hub based in Kent and Canterbury Hospital, performing outpatient vascular procedures. The Interventioanl Radiology Department proudly supports the Center of Excellence for Post Partum Haemorrhage procedures, based at MMH. This is the only centre in the county so provides care to all patients throughout Kent. The IR Department runs busy list from Monday to Friday with on-call support out of hours. The team have close connections with Urology, Oncology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and the vascular teams. Close working relationships with referring teams has led to the development of several specialist pathways, including: Radiofrequency Ablation of renal tumours Pulmonary Embolism/Deep Vein Thrombosis thrombolysis Post Partum Haemorrhage embolisation Both CT and MRI have core team members specialising in these areas and are supported by the rotational staff that once trained work alongside these staff allowing for CT and MRI specialists to rotate through General Imaging in order to not deskill. Ultrasound has successfully recruited in recent months and has a dedicated and specialised team of 8 Sonographers that work to vet, scan and report. Active continued professional learning has allowed us to retain staff and develop them to be competent in all areas of scanning inclusive of small parts, Vascular and MSK. Recently, a Sonographer Led Neck biopsy service has been developed. The Interventional Suite is supported by a team of nine nurses and seven Radiographers who partake in the on call rota allowing for 24/7 cover. All have on-site training from existing staff and Radiologists. Nuclear Medicine has a team of 5 nurses who work to support the technicians and run therapy clinics alongside the Nuclear Medicine Physicians. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director (Dr V. Ganesh), on behalf of the Divisional Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee, or sooner, dependent on service requirements. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. This is an Interventional Radiologist post with commitments to the General Radiology rota. The job plan for the first three months will be based upon the experience of the successful applicant and how independently they are able to perform Interventional Radiology procedures. Typically, a weekly job plan will consist of 2 Interventional Radiology sessions, 1 US session, 1.5 SPA, Cross sectional reporting session as per interest, but may well be subject to change, dependent on service requirements. Interventional Radiology On Call is rostered as a whole week at a time at a frequency of 1 week in 5. There are 4 other Consultant Radiologist on the on call rota so swapping on calls is often an option. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfill the job plan and the objectives. Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan: There is expectation that fixed sessions of clinical activity will need to change between job plans to ensure the needs of the department are met. Flexibility is also expected to cover leave and un-expected workloads. This is departmental policy. This is a 10PA post which can be increased to 11PA or 12PA if the post holder so wishes. It is essential for the candidates to have the fellowship from the Royal College of Radiologists. The indicative job plan includes on call (1PA), 7.5 DCC & 1.5 SPA. Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration with license to practice and FRCR CCST/CCT/CESR or equivalent in Radiology (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) IELTS (Academic) level 7.5, or graduate of a Medical School in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada. Experience Non-vascular Interventional Radiology procedure experience is essential. Vascular experience is desirable. Experience in Head and Neck imaging or Gynaecology Imaging would be desirable but not essential Skills The post holder will have to be competent in performing interventional radiology procedure under fluoroscopy and ultrasound. Reporting on CT, MRI & Plain Film. Participation in the 24/7 on call rota Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
Feb 07, 2026
Full time
Cancer and Core Clinical Services Division We are recruiting for Consultants in Radiology who share our ambition and vision to deliver the Best of Care by the Best People and have the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff. One of your referees should be the Medical Director / Chief Medical Officer of your most recent NHS employer (or their nominated deputy), or equivalent for applicants from outside of the NHS. For applicants from outside of the NHS, referees to validate a period of three consecutive years of employment. For internal candidates, your referees should be your Clinical Director and Clinical Lead. For applicants who are still in a training post, or have completed training within the past year and have not worked in a non-training NHS role since then, a reference from EACH of your two most recent Educational Supervisors. Main duties of the job Applications are invited for Interventional Radiologist post. The appointees will be required to contribute to the general workload of the Interventional Radiology department. The posts are whole time 10 PA and the appointees will be expected to participate in the Interventional Radiology on-call rota, one week in 5. Our values are Bold, Every Person Counts, Sharing and Open and Together. It is important that you understand and refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust. We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process. To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today. About us Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our shared vision of Better, Best, Brilliant is achieved. Our culture and values are what drives the Trust and is the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation. Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious environment. The NHS are striving towards "we work flexibly" as a workforce; we want to ensure that you can work in a way that is best for us, our patients, and importantly for you. We offer many flexible working opportunities; speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you. All of our substantive & fixed term employees can enjoy a range of staff benefits, a gym, an active health and wellbeing programme, an on-site nursery and a cycle to work scheme. We are taking positive action to ensure that we can attract, recruit and retain the best talent and would welcome more applicants from under-represented groups to support the Trusts commitment to a diverse, inclusive and an employer of choice workforce. All staff at Medway comply with the Trust's and the Kent and Medway Safeguarding Board's policies on safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults. Job responsibilities The department has a diverse workforce of over 100 qualified Radiographers and actively encourages role extension with Reporting Radiographers in place in Plain Film, CT, Breast and MRI. Plain film offer Hot Reporting to ED for all axial and appendicular imaging. Our Interventional Radiology Department serves both inpatients and outpatients referred from all specialities throughout MMH, as well as providing IR support to neighbouring Trusts. The IR department is a spoke centre to the Vascular Hub based in Kent and Canterbury Hospital, performing outpatient vascular procedures. The Interventioanl Radiology Department proudly supports the Center of Excellence for Post Partum Haemorrhage procedures, based at MMH. This is the only centre in the county so provides care to all patients throughout Kent. The IR Department runs busy list from Monday to Friday with on-call support out of hours. The team have close connections with Urology, Oncology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology and the vascular teams. Close working relationships with referring teams has led to the development of several specialist pathways, including: Radiofrequency Ablation of renal tumours Pulmonary Embolism/Deep Vein Thrombosis thrombolysis Post Partum Haemorrhage embolisation Both CT and MRI have core team members specialising in these areas and are supported by the rotational staff that once trained work alongside these staff allowing for CT and MRI specialists to rotate through General Imaging in order to not deskill. Ultrasound has successfully recruited in recent months and has a dedicated and specialised team of 8 Sonographers that work to vet, scan and report. Active continued professional learning has allowed us to retain staff and develop them to be competent in all areas of scanning inclusive of small parts, Vascular and MSK. Recently, a Sonographer Led Neck biopsy service has been developed. The Interventional Suite is supported by a team of nine nurses and seven Radiographers who partake in the on call rota allowing for 24/7 cover. All have on-site training from existing staff and Radiologists. Nuclear Medicine has a team of 5 nurses who work to support the technicians and run therapy clinics alongside the Nuclear Medicine Physicians. A formal job plan will be agreed between the appointee and the Clinical Director (Dr V. Ganesh), on behalf of the Divisional Director, three months after the commencement date of the appointee, or sooner, dependent on service requirements. This will be signed by the Chief Executive and will be effective from the commencement date of the appointment. This is an Interventional Radiologist post with commitments to the General Radiology rota. The job plan for the first three months will be based upon the experience of the successful applicant and how independently they are able to perform Interventional Radiology procedures. Typically, a weekly job plan will consist of 2 Interventional Radiology sessions, 1 US session, 1.5 SPA, Cross sectional reporting session as per interest, but may well be subject to change, dependent on service requirements. Interventional Radiology On Call is rostered as a whole week at a time at a frequency of 1 week in 5. There are 4 other Consultant Radiologist on the on call rota so swapping on calls is often an option. The Job Plan will be a prospective agreement that sets out a Consultants duties, responsibilities and objectives for the coming year. It should cover all aspects of a Consultants professional practice including clinical work, teaching, research, education and managerial responsibilities. It should provide a clear schedule of commitments, both internal and external. In addition it should include personal objectives, including details of their link to wider service objectives, and details of the support required by the consultant to fulfill the job plan and the objectives. Provisional assessment of Programmed Activities in Job Plan: There is expectation that fixed sessions of clinical activity will need to change between job plans to ensure the needs of the department are met. Flexibility is also expected to cover leave and un-expected workloads. This is departmental policy. This is a 10PA post which can be increased to 11PA or 12PA if the post holder so wishes. It is essential for the candidates to have the fellowship from the Royal College of Radiologists. The indicative job plan includes on call (1PA), 7.5 DCC & 1.5 SPA. Person Specification Qualifications Full GMC Registration with license to practice and FRCR CCST/CCT/CESR or equivalent in Radiology (or will obtain within 6 months of interview date) IELTS (Academic) level 7.5, or graduate of a Medical School in UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, USA or Canada. Experience Non-vascular Interventional Radiology procedure experience is essential. Vascular experience is desirable. Experience in Head and Neck imaging or Gynaecology Imaging would be desirable but not essential Skills The post holder will have to be competent in performing interventional radiology procedure under fluoroscopy and ultrasound. Reporting on CT, MRI & Plain Film. Participation in the 24/7 on call rota Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. £109,725 to £145,478 a year Per Annum/Pro Rata
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees West Ealing, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 53 children and is uniquely set in two buildings on Green Man Passage, featuring both a baby nursery and a day nursery. Both facilities operate within a vibrant and secure environment where indoor and outdoor play inspires learning and creativity among all age ranges. Conveniently tucked away from the busy main roads of Ealing, our nursery is located just off West Ealing High Street. We provide complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and enriching experience for all who attend. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Role Overview: Join Our Team at Busy Bees - Leading Nursery Group in the UK As a Senior Room Leader at Busy Bees, you will oversee multiple rooms and ensure that educational strategies are seamlessly integrated across the centre. This is a leadership role where you will inspire your team to achieve the highest standards of care and learning. About Us Busy Bees is the UK's leading nursery group, with nearly 400 nurseries across the UK and more overseas. We are dedicated to giving every child the best start in life and are proud to have won awards for our workplace culture. At Busy Bees, we ensure that every member of our team feels heard, valued, and nurtured. Why Work at Busy Bees? We offer a supportive environment that empowers you to create engaging, educational spaces where children can thrive. As part of our team, you'll be introduced to our unique Bee Curious curriculum, designed to foster curiosity and confidence in young learners. Our Charitable Commitment Through our partnership with BBC Children in Need, we offer fantastic opportunities for community involvement and fundraising to support children's lives. About our Nursery Busy Bees West Ealing, rated Outstanding by Ofsted, accommodates 53 children and is uniquely set in two buildings on Green Man Passage, featuring both a baby nursery and a day nursery. Both facilities operate within a vibrant and secure environment where indoor and outdoor play inspires learning and creativity among all age ranges. Conveniently tucked away from the busy main roads of Ealing, our nursery is located just off West Ealing High Street. We provide complimentary lunches for our children, ensuring a nurturing and enriching experience for all who attend. Busy Bees Benefits Competitive salary Ongoing professional development and career progression Our 'Hive' benefits and wellbeing hub, with discounts across a huge range of retailers Up to 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays) Your birthday off - it's our gift to you! 50% childcare discount Enhanced family leave and return to work bonus Menopause support through Peppy Financial support through Salary Finance Employee Assistance Programme and Mental Health First Aiders Cycle to Work scheme Easy access to your workplace pension through Cushon Discounted Private Medical Insurance (PMI) Opportunities to travel to other countries, experience different cultures and learn new practices. But wait, there's more! You'll also enjoy access to our Benefits and Wellbeing platform, Hive - offering huge array huge of retail discounts helping your money to go further, along with a Wellbeing Hub featuring resources to support your physical and mental health. A Celebrating You section showcasing the ways we recognise and reward our valued team members. Plus, a dedicated Grow with Us area sharing the exciting development opportunities and training designed to support you to thrive and grow at Busy Bees. Role Responsibilities: What to Expect as a Senior Nursery Room Leader: Ensure that educational strategies and practices are consistent across multiple rooms. Lead the planning and delivery of activities, adapting the curriculum to meet the diverse needs of the children. Mentor and develop Room Leaders, promoting a collaborative and high-performing team. Oversee the wellbeing and safeguarding of children, making necessary adaptations to support children with additional needs. Foster strong relationships with parents, keeping them informed of their child's development. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding protocols across the centre. Required Qualifications: Ideal Candidate: Level 3 qualification or above in early years education. Experience in an early years setting, with supervisory or leadership experience ideally as a Senior Nursery Room Leader, Senior Nursery Room Manager or Senior Nursery Practitioner. Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills. Ability to foster an inclusive and supportive environment for both children and team members. Take the next step in your leadership career at Busy Bees-apply today!
Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,580 per annum: Are you an experienced Room Leader who's looking for a change? Come and join us at Acre Wood Nursery. We are seeking a passionate Room Leader to join us in leading our team in delivering our ethos and curriculum to our children and families. Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:15pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. On-Site Parking / Free Parking Room Leader duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Room Leader requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
Feb 06, 2026
Full time
Acre Wood Day Nursery Room Leader Full Time 40 Hours Per Week Salary: £27,580 per annum: Are you an experienced Room Leader who's looking for a change? Come and join us at Acre Wood Nursery. We are seeking a passionate Room Leader to join us in leading our team in delivering our ethos and curriculum to our children and families. Our nursery is open from 7:00am - 18:15pm and we would require you to be able to work varied shift patterns between those times. Why Join Us? At Family First, we value our team members and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Annual Leave: Starting at 24 days, plus a paid day off for your birthday and bank holidays Employee discount / Childcare: 75% off nursery fees for our team member's Health & wellbeing programme: Confidential employee assistance helpline available and mental health first aid trained staff. Development: Tailored learning and development opportunities to support your career growth Company Pension Scheme Referral Programme: Recommend a friend for a role and if they are successful receive a cash bonus. On-Site Parking / Free Parking Room Leader duties and responsibilities : Provide stimulating and purposeful experiences, environments and resources to children, that are appropriate to their age and stage of development Enhance the all-around daily needs of children, including their physical, intellectual, social and emotional development Assist staff in updating the EyLog system and their child learning journals with the highest quality Promote respect and credibility for this position by leading as a role model with impartiality and consistency Assist with embedding an effective key person approach to enable children to form secure attachments and identify training or development needs for staff Maintain accurate records and accounts relating to children and staff on EyMan system and on file Ensure the safety and wellbeing of every child, staff, parent and visitor at all times Understand and ensure that the requirements of the statutory framework for the EYFS are met Duties and responsibilities in this job description are not exhaustive or restrictive, changes and other duties relevant to this post may be added. Room Leader requirement and skills: Full and relevant Level 3 in Childcare qualification - Essential Over 1 year's experience working in Early Years - Essential Over 6 months' experience working in a senior position - Desirable Sound knowledge of Ofsted expectations to achieve a Good or Outstanding rating - Desirable Knowledge of the statutory framework for the EYFS and regulatory requirements - Essential Fluent in written and spoken English - Essential We are committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure and Barring Service Certificate will be required for all posts. This post will be subject to enhanced checks as part of our Safeguarding Duty. Acre Wood Day Nursery is part of the Family First Group where we take great care to treat everyone as a person, with equal rights and responsibilities to any other individual, whether they are an adult or a child. We are committed to providing equality of opportunity and anti-discriminatory practice for all children and families according to their individual needs. Discrimination on the grounds of gender, age, race, religion or belief, marriage or civil partnership, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, pregnancy or maternity, ethnic or national origin, or political belief has no place within the Family First Group.
